Surf, Yoga & Wellness Retreat

What a 7-day retreat like this usually involves

A 7-day retreat is long enough to settle into a routine: most weeks follow a fixed daily timetable with morning practice, free time or activities in the middle of the day, and a slower session in the evening. Expect one lighter day for rest or an excursion, and count arrival and departure days as part of the 7, so ask how many full days of classes there are.

Surf and yoga retreats usually fit surf sessions around the tide and the swell, so class times can move from day to day. Ask whether surf lessons suit complete beginners, whether board hire is included, and what happens on flat days.

Meditation usually runs as a short seated session before or after the yoga. If you have never sat for long, the how to meditate guide explain what to expect.

The published group size is up to 6 guests. A group this small usually means the teacher can adjust classes to the people in the room, but it also fills quickly.

Questions to ask Awake Siargao before you book

• What is not covered by the published price, and when does the early-bird rate end? Flights, transfers, some meals and paid activities are often extra.
• How many places are left on your dates, and what is the minimum number of guests for the retreat to run?
• Who teaches the yoga, how long have they taught, and what level are the classes pitched at?
• Can the classes be adapted for an injury, a health condition or pregnancy?
• How do guests get from the nearest airport to the venue, and is the transfer included?
• The published dates fall in the June to November period, when typhoons are most likely in the Philippines. What happens if a flight or boat is cancelled by weather?
• What is the cancellation policy if you need to pull out, and does it allow a transfer to a later date?

How it compares with the other retreats we list

Length: at 7 days, it sits at the long end of the 7 retreats we list, which run from 4 to 7 days; 3 other retreats are the same length.

Location: 4 other retreats we list are in Siargao. If you would rather take drop-in classes, see yoga studios in Siargao.

Price: 4 of the 7 retreats publish a price. Their lowest listed figures run from USD 377 to 2,700, and this one is the third lowest. Organisers price on different terms (per person, per booking, by room type), so compare what each price includes rather than the figure alone.

Dates: Soulful Adventure & Wellness Retreat and Surf, Movement & Creative Retreat also have published dates in October, if that month suits you.

Getting there from Manila

Fly from Manila (MNL) to Sayak (IAO), or connect through Cebu (CEB). From the airport, General Luna is reached by road. Check current flight and ferry schedules before you book, and allow for weather delays between June and November.

Staying longer? The yoga trip planner lists studios, drop-in prices and events for these dates. To compare this with other retreats by month, length and published price, try the retreat finder.

Other retreats

• Soulful Adventure & Wellness Retreat, General Luna, Siargao
• TCM & Yoga Retreat Siargao 2027, Santa Fe, General Luna, Siargao
• 7 Days Yoga Retreat in Manila, Parañaque City, Metro Manila
• Stretch + Shine Yoga Holiday, Darocotan Island, El Nido, Palawan

See every yoga retreat in the Philippines we list, and yoga events around the country.